Vadgaon - Malegaon, Nashik

Vadgaon is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Vadgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadgaon is 550193. The village covers a total geographical area of 773 hectares and falls under the 423105 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Vadgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Malegaon outer Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhule Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vadgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Vadgaon village had a total population of 4,596 people, including 2,374 males and 2,222 females, living in 909 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.10%, with male literacy at 87.08% and female literacy at 74.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,119.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Vadgaon

Vadgaon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Vadgaon

Vadgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Vadgaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Vadgaon is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadgaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Vadgaon village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Vadgaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vadgaon village are given below:

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